Safmarine appoints Jonathan Horn regional executive

SAFMARINE has appointed Jonathan Horn as the new Africa region executive, effective May 1.

Mr Horn takes over from Alan Jones, who soon becomes senior key account executive for Safmarine, until his retirement in October 2009 after 33 years with the multi-trade shipping line.

South Africa-born Mr Jones said: "Phasing out my involvement in Africa to focus on South Africa will not only allow me to work closely with Jonathan, providing the necessary mentoring and development for a period of 18 months, but we believe the handover period is also in the best interests of Safmarine's customers."

Mr Horn joined Safmarine in 2004 as a regional executive for Kwazulu Natal, then moving to Cape Town in 2005 when he joined the personnel department before moving into customer service.

Prior to his appointment at Safmarine he served as vice president in Energy, Utilities & Chemicals Sector at Cap Gemini Ernst & Young, Singapore.

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